broken sunflower torn apart by a rainstorm — puddles on the path Chèvrefeuille tattered yellow petals float as summer memories fade Kim M. Russell, 26th September 2018 My response to Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge Chained Together III: broken sunflower In this episode we have a lovely […]
Netsuke
Snug in the palm of my hand, fingers curled and caressing its smoothness, exploring miniature scales on back and fanned tail, tiny teeth in roar of mouth, the dust-filled creases of its head, flaming copper burnished with the faint scent of boxwood, my little finger fits the curve of its body, feels the kanji carved […]
A Mark on the Wall
path of the sun the hollyhock leans into early summer rain gathering between petals […]
Scattering Stars
grass on river bank bending over in warm breeze pale moon looking down Ken Gierke (RivrVlogr) an invisible corncrake scatters stars with its creak Kim M. Russell, 24th September 2018 My response to Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge Chained Together […]
Friendly Harbour
After months at sea, I find I’m still afloat. In the distance, I can see fishermen’s huts and friendly boats limping along the unforgiving coast. I see the shore, a busy harbour crowded with twinkling lights, welcoming on such a night, guiding me home. Kim M. Russell, 24th September 2018 My response to dVerse Poets […]
Without Blossom
loneliness of leaves whispering sweet promises to a single heart Kim M. Russell, 23rd September 2018 life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit Khalil Gibran (re-worked by Chèvrefeuille) My response to Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge Chained Together III: Without Blossom In today’s episode we have another Hineri challenge: we have […]
Sifting Stars and Flowers
time sifts through our hands fading stars and wild flowers difficult to count Kim M. Russell, 23rd September 2018 My response to Carpe Diem’s Weekend Meditation #51 Tagore’s ‘Endless Time’ Today we are being reminded that time flies as well as taking a quick trip back in time with a poem by Tagore, from which […]
Broken by the Storm
broken by the storm the asters’ fragrance rises out of damp earth Jane Reichhold spiky petals rot and blend with autumn musk and petrichor Kim M. Russell, 23rd September 2018 My response to Carpe Diem Tan […]
The Elusiveness of Purple
It’s in the bloom on the skin of a plump plum poised to plop, the fruity sweetness of the drop of a blackberry’s inky stain, the smear of jam on a child’s face, and the smudge in the space between the rich red of sunset and the indigo of night. When the scent of plum […]
Sparkling Wine
sparkling wine flames dance in her hand he is granted a smile Yozakura warm and intoxicating colour of grapes and romance Kim M. Russell, 20th September 2018 My response to Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge Chained Together III: sparkling wine Today, the hokku we have been given to […]
